Hi, I'm Elias Al Alam

Mechanical Engineer | Environmental Scientist

Creating sustainable solutions through innovative engineering and data-driven environmental science.

Elias Al Alam

About Me

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About Elias

Who am I?

I'm a passionate Environmental Scientist & Mechanical Engineer with expertise in sustainable design, GIS tools, and data analysis. I combine technical engineering skills with environmental awareness to create innovative solutions.

Passionate

& Dedicated

Innovative

& Proactive

Adaptable

& Resourceful

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My Skills

What I'm good at

Data Science

  • Python: 95%
  • R: 88%
  • Bayesian Modeling (Stan, PyMC, Turing.jl): 90%
  • Machine Learning (scikit-learn, XGBoost, AutoGluon): 87%
  • Spatial Statistics & Cross-Validation: 85%
  • Uncertainty Quantification: 84%
  • Dev Tools (Flask, Docker, Git, Linux): 80%
  • Other Languages (Julia, Rust, JavaScript): 70%

Geospatial

  • QGIS & ArcGIS: 95%
  • Google Earth Engine (JS & Python): 92%
  • Satellite Data (Sentinel, Landsat, GEDI): 90%
  • DEM Analysis (xDEM, lidR): 86%
  • LiDAR & UAV/SfM Processing: 82%
  • Photogrammetry & 3D Modeling: 80%

Environment

  • Natural Hazards & Risk: 92%
  • Above-Ground Biomass Estimation: 88%
  • Environmental Impact Assessment: 88%
  • Carbon MRV & Standards (Verra, Gold Standard, Isometric): 85%
  • Sustainability Assessment: 85%
  • GHG Accounting: 80%
  • Life Cycle Assessment: 75%

Engineering

  • CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD): 92%
  • Thermodynamics & Mechanics: 85%
  • Finite Element Analysis: 82%
  • Fluid Mechanics: 80%
  • Materials Science: 80%
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (Ansys): 75%

My Projects

Featured work

Smart Home System

Smart Home System

Designed a sensor-based automation system controlling lighting, temperature, and security using embedded hardware.

Offline Project

Tribometer

Tribometer

Designed a tribometer matching commercial standards at just 1/40th the market price. Currently showcased at the Lebanese American University lab.

Offline Project

Smart Irrigation System

Smart Irrigation System

Developed a water-efficient irrigation system using soil moisture sensors and automated valves to optimize agricultural watering.

Offline Project

Solar Tracker

Solar Tracker

Designed and implemented an automated solar panel positioning system to maximize energy absorption by tracking the sun's path.

Offline Project

Swiss Glaciers Project

Swiss Proglacial Area Study

Assessed elevation changes in five Swiss glacier forefields (2012–2021) using GIS. Funded by MeteoSwiss (GAW/GCOS Switzerland).

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Remote Sensing Project

Remote Sensing Project

Mapped 35 years of glacier retreat (Aletsch, Findelin, Pasterze, Mer de Glace) using Landsat imagery, Python, and Google Earth Engine.

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Oil Spill Detection Project

AI-Powered Ocean Surveillance

Developed machine learning models to autonomously detect ocean oil spills from space with near-perfect precision.

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Grande Dixence Project

Grande Dixence Tributary Impact Analysis

Investigated how tributaries influence sediment composition downstream of the Grande Dixence Dam in order to support smarter river and dam management.

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Onion Link Manager App

Onion Link Manager

Built and deployed a secure .onion bookmark manager app entirely in Rust, designed for Linux. Offers offline-safe storage, instant search, and clean UI for Tor link organization.

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Cyberpunk Themed Website

Cyberpunk themed Portfolio

Developed a dynamic & visually immersive cyberpunk-themed portfolio using Vite, React, Tailwind CSS & Framer Motion.

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Classic HTML Website

Classic Themed Portfolio

Built a clean, fast-loading website using pure HTML, CSS, & JavaScript. SEO-friendly layout, simple animations & a timeless aesthetic.

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My Services

What I offer

Mechanical Design

Custom mechanical design solutions for various applications with focus on sustainability.

GIS Analysis

Spatial data analysis and mapping for environmental and urban planning projects.

Environmental Consulting

Expert advice on environmental impact assessments and sustainable solutions.

Research & Development

Innovative R&D services for new technologies and environmental solutions.

Get In Touch

Let's work together

Email

contact@eliasalalam.dev

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Phone

+41 76 438 76 12

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Location

Lausanne, CH

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